they remain tied with baltimore for first. >>> tigers inched closer to the top spot in the central. prince fielder got clearance for take off in the seventh. detroit beat chicago 8-6. they're a game back. >>> and don't look now, but the phillies are back in the playoff race. left for dead, the phils were major sellers at the trade deadline. now they're just three games out of the wild card spot. jimmy rollins with a go ahead homer. they beat the marlins 3-1. >>> rangers have been in the hunt since opening day increased their lead in the a.l. west with a victory over the indians. adrian beltre making a late push for mvp. his 32nd homer. rangers won it 5-2. >>> finally, forget tebowing. that's a thing of the past. there's a new pose sweeping the nation. it's called griffining. born on sunday when robert griffin iii was seen celebrating his first touchdown pass from the seat of his pants. now everybody is striking a pose. at the office, on the sidewalk, in a field, even in front of the white house. everyone is griffining. that's your early look at sports on "early today." i'm fred rogg